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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />Regular Meeting —June 28, 2012 <br />6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) <br />B. South Bend Central Development Area <br />(2) continued... <br />Mr. Downes asked how long the process <br />would take from application to approval. <br />Ms. DeRose responded that once an <br />application for a liquor permit is requested <br />with the ATC, a state agency, that application <br />will take at least 75 days to get on the local <br />alcoholic beverage board's agenda. The <br />local five -step process will run concurrently <br />with the 75 -day time frame. <br />Mr. Davis asked for an explanation of why <br />this is a tool or incentive rather than an <br />alcohol experience to entice development. <br />Ms. Nicholl -Smith responded that the staff <br />will require an explanation of why the <br />establishment is focused on the dining or <br />cultural experience rather than a purely <br />alcohol consumption experience. Ms. <br />Nicholl -Smith noted that the cost savings in <br />obtaining this liquor license will enable the <br />establishment owner to invest more on the <br />appearance of the establishment. Ms. DeRose <br />pointed out that not only will there be a <br />savings, but it is very difficult to get one of <br />the regular 3 -way permits. They can only be <br />had when one of the current holders sells its <br />permit. <br />Mr. Davis noted that the Council has been <br />speaking about the budget and assessed value <br />in the City of South Bend. There's strong <br />support for development. How does the <br />riverfront development district pull in new <br />dollars for the City of South Bend? Ms. <br />Nicholl -Smith responded that because of the <br />potential for the riverfront district, she's <br />10 <br />